Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings—some good, some bad—and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there's one thing that makes Chappie different from any one else: he is a robot.
Acting
Sharlto Copley's motion-capture childlike wonder.
Practical Effects
Real Chappie robot mixed with Copley's performance.
Visual Effects
Seamless robot integration in chaotic Joburg streets.
Director
Neill Blomkamp
Sharlto Copley
Chappie
Dev Patel
Deon Wilson
Hugh Jackman
Vincent Moore
Ninja
Ninja
Yo-Landi Visser
Yo-Landi
Sigourney Weaver
Michelle Bradley
Chris Shields
Journalist
Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper
Jose Pablo Cantillo
Yankie (Amerika)
Brandon Auret
Hippo
Maurice Carpede
Police Chief
Jason Cope
Tetravaal Lead Mechanic
Kevin Otto
CNN Reporter
Bill Marchant
Professor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Die Antwoord improvised most of their dialogue; Blomkamp cast them after seeing their 'Evil Boy' music video. The robot's design was based on police sketches of a childlike enforcer.
The film's Johannesburg setting continues Blomkamp's obsession with South African class warfare, though critics felt it recycled District 9's ideas without the same emotional punch. Sigourney Weaver's role was reportedly cut down significantly in editing.
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